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 Grass courts:
 The grass court is reputed as the tennis
court with the swiftest flow of play when
compared to other courts. The surface of
the grass court is made up of grass grown
on very hard-packed soil. The rate at
which the balls bounce on a grass
depends heavily on how healthy the grass
is, how recently it has been mown, and
also how much wear and tear the court
has experience as a result of recent plays.
Another point to note about the grass
court is that it has a far greater influence
on serves when compared to other
surfaces.
 Clay Courts:
 The surface of the clay court is made of
crushed shale, stone, or brick. Renowned
for its ability to slow down the ball and
also produce high ball bounces which kills
the potency of big serves.